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11 12, 2021

Mold Prevention In Your Commercial Kitchen

By |2022-01-24T16:05:17-05:00December 11th, 2021|Mold|0 Comments

A growing body of research has found that indoor mold problems are more prevalent than previously believed. At the same time, there is a growing mountain of medical research pointed to how even seemingly benign mold strains can cause respiratory irritation, inflammation problems, and other health complications. It is currently estimated that between 25 to 30% of all buildings have some type of mold problem. In some of these cases, the mold problem is obvious and shows overt signs. Though there are a fair number of instances where the presence of mold was unknown or the signs seemed insignificant yet [...]

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10 12, 2021

Why Commercial Trash Can Cleaning Is A Necessity

By |2021-12-10T13:52:21-05:00December 10th, 2021|Cleaning|0 Comments

Commercial properties see a lot of foot traffic during the course of any given day. This is especially true for office buildings where employees, clients, and guests are always on the move. Of course, all these people need to throw things away. Each day food containers, bags, disposable coffee cups, and leftover bits of lunch get tossed into trash cans that are littered throughout the facility. Without these hygienic trash receptacles, the lingering refused and debris of just a single day would build up to unhealthy proportions. Poorly Maintained Trash Receptacles Can Affect Your Reputation While the thoughtful placement of [...]

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10 12, 2021

Public Restroom Cleaning Checklist & Guide

By |2021-12-10T13:48:56-05:00December 10th, 2021|Cleaning|0 Comments

The appearance of any restroom can impact the opinions of all who visit it. This is especially true for public restrooms that see a lot of foot traffic through the course of any given day or week. A public restroom that is unkempt and unsanitary can drive away customers, clients, and even tenants. If you have been struggling to maintain clean public bathrooms, or you just want to make sure that you are doing all you can to provide clean, sanitary bathrooms to everyone who visits your property, you should consider the tips in this guide. Provide Your Janitorial Staff [...]

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10 12, 2021

How To Remove Mold Under Hardwood Floors

By |2022-01-24T16:05:43-05:00December 10th, 2021|Floors, Mold|0 Comments

Hardwood floors were once the most popular type of flooring used in North American Homes. As we got deeper into the 20th Century, carpets, tile, linoleum and other types of laminate flooring became increasingly popular. Now in the 21st Century hardwood floors are enjoying a vigorous renaissance. To the point that a lot of people are tearing out old floor coverings to reveal the hardwood floors that have been waiting for them. Not to mention newer homes that had them installed from day one. Of course, for all their beauty, the cracks, spaces, and underlayment of hardwood floors can be [...]

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9 12, 2021

How To Clean A Commercial Ice Machine

By |2021-12-07T20:34:52-05:00December 9th, 2021|Cleaning, Commercial Kitchen Cleaning|0 Comments

Commercial ice machines serve an important purpose. Especially in properties that host restaurants or stores that sell bags of ice. You might be surprised to learn just how much work they are asked to do in a given year. Statistically, a single American purchases between four to six bags of ice per year. This number is even higher for people who live near a beach or who like to go camping. Of course, this consumption is at its peak during the summer. It’s also worth bearing in mind that restaurants and catering companies go through a much higher volume than [...]

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8 12, 2021

Assisted Living Cleaning & Disinfecting Guide For Senior Apartments

By |2021-12-07T20:30:15-05:00December 8th, 2021|Cleaning, Education|0 Comments

Assisted living senior apartments are some of the highest risk areas for serious communicable diseases such as COVID-19 and influenza. Providing the people and employees of these assisted living apartments with the cleanest possible living conditions not only helps them to stay as healthy as possible, but it also contributes greatly to their quality of life. Fortunately, there are a few things that seniors and caregivers can do to help create the cleanest, safest, and properly disinfected living areas. This starts with asking and answering some very important questions. Then we will take a closer look at essential tips for [...]

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8 12, 2021

How To Get Rid Of Mold From A Basement

By |2021-12-07T20:25:51-05:00December 8th, 2021|Cleaning, Mold|0 Comments

For a lot of families, the basement is one of those out-of-sight-out-of-mind places where seemingly tiny problems can fester up into a major issue. Especially if you are talking about an unfinished basement with low airflow and plenty of ambient moisture. In warm conditions, naturally-occurring mold spores that float around in the air around us can find a moist, warm place to germinate into an active mold colony. Once this starts the presence of mycotoxins and second-generation mold spores can start to make people sick. Especially those family members with respiratory health conditions, the elderly, and family members who are [...]

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7 12, 2021

Proper Winter Cleaning Tips To Keep Business Safe & Clean

By |2021-12-10T13:37:21-05:00December 7th, 2021|Cleaning|0 Comments

The wintertime can have a harsh effect on homes as well as businesses. Cold weather can wreak havoc on even the most well-maintained commercial property. While physical calamities like snow, ice, and wind are beyond your control, the health, comfort, and safety of employees and guests can be strongly influenced by sound cleaning practices. Going the extra mile to professionally clean and maintain your office spaces and common areas will go a long way toward stopping the spread of cold and flu germs. This reduces the number of lost sick days which can interfere with the operation of your business. [...]

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30 10, 2021

What is Quat Binding & How To Prevent It

By |2021-11-29T15:37:59-05:00October 30th, 2021|Cleaning, Education|0 Comments

Quat binding, which is sometimes referred to as “Quat Absorption” is the process by which quaternary ammonia cations are effectively neutralized in a specially formulated cleaning solution. It relates to the potential reduction in an ammonia-based cleaning solution’s germ-killing efficacy. This ultimately means that Quat Binding is a common, chemical issue that, unfortunately, can't be detected by a human eye. Yet left unchecked it can lead to the gradual growth of disinfectant-resistant germs on surfaces in key food consumption areas such as dining rooms, breakrooms, kitchens, offices, and restrooms. Left to its own devices, uncontrolled quat binding can have a [...]

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29 10, 2021

How To Deep Clean A Commercial Restaurant Oven

By |2021-10-20T17:11:52-04:00October 29th, 2021|Cleaning, Commercial Kitchen Cleaning|0 Comments

Commercial kitchens, restaurants, and professional food service establishments are held to the highest standards when it comes to health and safety codes. One of the places where this matters most is inside a commercial oven. Not only do commercial ovens serve as baking and roasting appliances during a single daily service, but they are also sometimes asked to serve as warmers and even reverse searing devices. All this usage and load puts a lot of strain on the oven. It also opens up a lot of opportunities for accidental spatters, burned-on spills, and grease that can build up on the [...]

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